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Shimashus Family History

Shimashus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shimkus, Shima, Shimizu, Shipwash, Ishibashi, Reishus, Shimada

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Where is the Shimashus family from?

You can see how Shimashus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimashus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimashus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimashus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shimashus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimashus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shimashus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimashus. 100% of Shimashus women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Shimashus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shimashus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimashus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Shimashus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shimashus. For the veterans among your Shimashus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimashus lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Shimashus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shimashus in 1984 was 75, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimashus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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